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Choose the wrong statements regarding universal rules of nomenclature

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: [Option Letter]
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
	**Primary Concept**: Biological Nomenclature Rules
	**Related Topics**: Taxonomy, Binomial Nomenclature
	**Prerequisites**: Understanding of nomenclature in biology
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
		1. The first word in a biological name represents the genus.
		2. The first word denoting the genus starts with a capital letter.
		3. Both the words in a biological name, when handwritten are separately underlined.
		4. Biological names are generally in English and written in italics.
**Method & Steps**:
	1. Analyze each statement based on the rules of nomenclature.
		Reasoning: Each statement must be evaluated against established nomenclature standards.
		Formula/Rule: Universal rules of nomenclature in biology.
	2. Identify which statement contradicts these rules.
		Working: Statement 4 claims that biological names are generally in English, which is incorrect; they are typically in Latin or Greek.
		Key Point: Biological nomenclature does not restrict itself to English.
	3. Conclude with the identification of the wrong statement.
		Result: The wrong statement is option D.
		Verification: Confirm through the criteria of biological nomenclature.
## OPTION ANALYSIS
[A] ✓: The first word in a biological name represents the genus. [This is correct as per nomenclature rules.]
[B] ✓: The first word denoting the genus starts with a capital letter. [This is also correct.]
[C] ✓: Both the words in a biological name, when handwritten are separately underlined. [This is accurate and follows the rules.]
[D] :x: Biological names are generally in English and written in italics. [This is incorrect as biological names are usually in Latin or Greek and italicized, not in English.]
## LEARNING AIDS
	**Common Mistakes**:
		1. Confusing the language of scientific names: Remember, scientific names are not commonly in English but in Latin or Greek.
		2. Misunderstanding formatting rules: Always remember that biological names are italicized, not underlined.
	**Quick Tips**:
		1. Associate scientific names with Latin roots to avoid confusion.
		2. Remember the 'Genus species' format to easily recall the structure of biological names.

D VINOD · Answer

The first word in a biological name represents the genus

D VINOD · Answer

The first word denoting the genus starts with a capital letter

D VINOD · Answer

Both the words in a biological name, when handwritten are separately underlined

D VINOD · Answer

The correct Option is "Biological names are generally in English and written in italics"

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